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Question 1 of 5

1. Question

Consider the following with respect to ‘Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES):’

It is an independent intergovernmental body established at COP 21.
It provides policymakers with objective scientific assessments about the state of knowledge regarding the planet’s biodiversity, ecosystems.
It is not a United Nations body

Select the correct statement(s)

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) All the above

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Solution (c)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1

Statement 2

Statement 3

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It is an independent intergovernmental body established in 2012.

This independent body inspired by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment.

India is a member country of this organization

It provides policymakers with objective scientific assessments about the state of knowledge regarding the planet’s biodiversity, ecosystems and the benefits they provide to people, as well as the tools and methods to protect and sustainably use these vital natural assets.

It is not a United Nations body.

However, at the request of the IPBES Plenary and with the authorization of the UNEP Governing Council in 2013, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) provides secretariat services to IPBES.

Context – Invasive alien species in focus at 10th plenary of IPBES

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Solution (c)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1

Statement 2

Statement 3

Incorrect

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It is an independent intergovernmental body established in 2012.

This independent body inspired by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment.

India is a member country of this organization

It is not a United Nations body.

However, at the request of the IPBES Plenary and with the authorization of the UNEP Governing Council in 2013, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) provides secretariat services to IPBES.

Context – Invasive alien species in focus at 10th plenary of IPBES

Question 2 of 5

2. Question
With reference to ‘Millennium Challenge Corporation’, consider the following statements

Statement 1- MCC is an agency of UNEP that has the goal of reducing pollution in developing countries.

Statement 2 – It was created by the U.S. Congress in 2004 to promote economic growth, open markets, and increased living standards in select countries.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
- b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
- c) Statement-I is correct but statement II is incorrect
- d) Statement -I is incorrect but Statement -II is correct
Correct

Solution (d)

Statement Analysis:

About Millennium Challenge Corporation
- MCC is an independent U.S. foreign assistance agency that has the goal of reducing poverty in developing countries.
- It was created by the U.S. Congress in 2004 to promote economic growth, open markets, and increased living standards in select countries.
How does it work?
- MCC forms partnerships with countries that are committed to good governance, economic freedom and investing in their citizens.
- MCC provides selected countries with large-scale grants to fund projects for reducing poverty through sustainable economic growth.
- These projects include building infrastructure, reforming institutions, and promoting access to healthcare and education.
- MCC grants may complement other U.S. and international development programs.
Governing Body: The US Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, the U.S. Trade Representative, and the USAID Administrator serve on the MCC board along with four private sector representatives.

Context: Formal implementation of multi-million US Dollar MCC pact begins in NepalFormal implementation of multi-million US Dollar MCC pact begins in Nepal.
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Solution (d)

Statement Analysis:

About Millennium Challenge Corporation
- MCC is an independent U.S. foreign assistance agency that has the goal of reducing poverty in developing countries.
- It was created by the U.S. Congress in 2004 to promote economic growth, open markets, and increased living standards in select countries.
How does it work?
- MCC forms partnerships with countries that are committed to good governance, economic freedom and investing in their citizens.
- MCC provides selected countries with large-scale grants to fund projects for reducing poverty through sustainable economic growth.
- These projects include building infrastructure, reforming institutions, and promoting access to healthcare and education.
- MCC grants may complement other U.S. and international development programs.
Governing Body: The US Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, the U.S. Trade Representative, and the USAID Administrator serve on the MCC board along with four private sector representatives.

Context: Formal implementation of multi-million US Dollar MCC pact begins in NepalFormal implementation of multi-million US Dollar MCC pact begins in Nepal.

Question 3 of 5

3. Question

With reference to ‘Super Blue Moon’, consider the following statements

It is the convergence of three lunar occurrences- a full moon, a Super moon and Blue moon
Super moon happens when the moon is passing through or is close to apogee and is also full moon.

Select the INCORRECT statement(s)

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct

Solution (b)

Statement 1

Statement 2

Correct

Incorrect

It is the convergence of three lunar occurrences- a full moon, a Super moon and Blue moon

Blue moon refers to the second full moon within a single month a rare event since full moons typically occur once a month

Super moon happens when the moon is passing through or is close to perigee and is also full moon.

Context: Last Super Blue Moon until 2037 lights up skies around the world

Incorrect

Solution (b)

Statement 1

Statement 2

Correct

Incorrect

It is the convergence of three lunar occurrences- a full moon, a Super moon and Blue moon

Blue moon refers to the second full moon within a single month a rare event since full moons typically occur once a month

Super moon happens when the moon is passing through or is close to perigee and is also full moon.

Context: Last Super Blue Moon until 2037 lights up skies around the world

Question 4 of 5

4. Question
‘Project 17A’ which was recently in news is related to
- (a) Frigates
- (b) Submarines
- (c) Artillery
- (d) Aircraft carrier
Correct

Solution (a)

What is Project 17A?
- The project was launched by the defense forces of India to construct a series of stealth guided-missile frigates.
- Under the Project 17A programme, four ships by Mumbai-based Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) and three by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE) are being built.
- These warships follow the Project 17 Class Frigates (Shivalik Class) and boast enhanced stealth features, advanced weapons, sensors, and platform management systems.
- Project 17A ships have been designed in-house by Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau WDB.
- As much as 75% of the orders for equipment and systems of Project 17A ships are from indigenous firms, including MSMEs.
- The first six ships of the project have been launched so far by MDL & GRSE, between 2019-2023.
About Mahendragiri Frigate
- It is the seventh and last stealth frigate of Project 17A Frigates.
- It is named after a mountain peak in Eastern Ghats located in Odisha.
- The ship is being built by the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai.
Context: Mahendragiri, India’s new warship, to be launched in Mumbai on September 1
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Solution (a)

What is Project 17A?
- The project was launched by the defense forces of India to construct a series of stealth guided-missile frigates.
- Under the Project 17A programme, four ships by Mumbai-based Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) and three by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE) are being built.
- These warships follow the Project 17 Class Frigates (Shivalik Class) and boast enhanced stealth features, advanced weapons, sensors, and platform management systems.
- Project 17A ships have been designed in-house by Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau WDB.
- As much as 75% of the orders for equipment and systems of Project 17A ships are from indigenous firms, including MSMEs.
- The first six ships of the project have been launched so far by MDL & GRSE, between 2019-2023.
About Mahendragiri Frigate
- It is the seventh and last stealth frigate of Project 17A Frigates.
- It is named after a mountain peak in Eastern Ghats located in Odisha.
- The ship is being built by the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai.
Context: Mahendragiri, India’s new warship, to be launched in Mumbai on September 1

Question 5 of 5

5. Question

Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Red Sand Boa’

It is a non-venomous species found throughout the dry parts of the Indian subcontinent
It is viviparous and nocturnal and spends the majority of its time under the ground.
It is Endangered in IUCN red list

Select the correct statement(s)

a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None

Correct

Solution (a)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1

Statement 2

Correct

Incorrect

Red Sand Boa (Eryx johnii) is a species in the subfamily Erycinae of the family Boidae.

It is commonly called the Indian Sand Boa, is a non-venomous species found throughout the dry parts of the Indian subcontinent.

Distribution: The species is endemic to Iran, Pakistan, and India.

It is ovoviviparous and nocturnal and spends the majority of its time under the ground.

Appearance:

It is a primarily reddish-brown and thick-set snake that grows to an average length of 75 cm.

Unlike most snakes, the tail is almost as thick as the body and gives the reptile the appearance of being “double-headed”

Conservation Status

IUCN: Near Threatened

Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972: Schedule IV

CITES: Appendix II

Context: 172 incidents of seizures of red sand boa recorded from 2016 to 2021: WCS-India report

Incorrect

Solution (a)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1

Statement 2

Correct

Incorrect

Red Sand Boa (Eryx johnii) is a species in the subfamily Erycinae of the family Boidae.

It is commonly called the Indian Sand Boa, is a non-venomous species found throughout the dry parts of the Indian subcontinent.

Distribution: The species is endemic to Iran, Pakistan, and India.

It is ovoviviparous and nocturnal and spends the majority of its time under the ground.

Appearance:

It is a primarily reddish-brown and thick-set snake that grows to an average length of 75 cm.

Unlike most snakes, the tail is almost as thick as the body and gives the reptile the appearance of being “double-headed”

Conservation Status

IUCN: Near Threatened

Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972: Schedule IV

CITES: Appendix II

Context: 172 incidents of seizures of red sand boa recorded from 2016 to 2021: WCS-India report

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